24 Events in October in Bochum - Events & Activities in October 2026
October 2026: Celebrations, culture & more! 🍻 Oktoberfest, concerts & parties – find events for your perfect autumn!
Autumn Fair Wattenscheid
Wattenscheid celebrates autumn with fun, lights, and city center atmosphere. From October 2 to 6, 2026, daily from 2 PM, free admission. #Bochum
The Great Houdini in Germany - Exhibition Opening
Houdini's legend comes alive again in Bochum: exhibition opening at Calvero's Salon Magic Theater with history, illusion, and atmosphere. #Bochum #Houdini
Autumn Fair Wattenscheid
Repair Café at the Senior Citizens' Office East
Student Academy: Mission Wild Bee
Explore the world of wild bees with elementary school students at Zoo Bochum.
Don’t Worry Be Yoncé
Visit the performance Don’t Worry Be Yoncé on October 6, 2026, at the Bochum Kammerspiele and experience something unique.
LAIBACH at the Zeche Bochum
The Slovenian band LAIBACH merges industrial, avant-garde, and electronic soundscapes in a distinctive live show on October 6, 2026.
Path of Coal
Bochum's industrial culture to touch: Path of Coal shows strong photographs in the historical museum. Free entry, real Ruhr area atmosphere. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture
Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Bochum Telephone Museum
150 years of telephone, vividly told at the Bochum Telephone Museum: historical technology, interactive mediation, and free tours. #Bochum #Museum
Our Grandma Rode a Motorcycle in the Chicken Coop
An emotional journey through time at Theater Traumbaum Bochum: Humor, memory, and courage for young viewers. On 06.10.2026 at 10 AM, admission 6 €. #Theater
Lying Party
Bochum becomes a playground for truth and lies: Lying Party at Theaterrevier mixes performance, discussion, and participation. 06.10.2026, 10:00 AM. #Bochum
Chaos Comedy Club | Bochum
Bochum gets an evening full of punchlines, pace, and spontaneous comedy moments at Bahnhof Langendreer. Be there live on 06.10.2026! #Comedy
Waffelcafé
First Wednesday of the Month: Free Entry to the Entire Museum
A free museum day in Bochum awaits: art, collection, and exhibition atmosphere without entry fee. Discover art anew on 07.10.2026! #Bochum
Path of Coal
A strong photo exhibition in Bochum: Path of Coal showcases industrial culture, work, and change in a historical mine setting. Free admission. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture
Our Grandma Rode a Motorcycle in the Chicken Coop as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026
A moving time-travel theater in Bochum: Our Grandma Rode a Motorcycle in the Chicken Coop connects humor, history, and civil courage. 07.10.2026, 6 €. #Theater
Lying Party
Bochum becomes a place of truth-seeking: Lying Party at Theaterrevier combines play, discussion, and stage energy. 07.10.2026, from €8. #Bochum
City Lab Visit: Empowering Older Adults through Digitalization
A calm, free afternoon for seniors in Bochum: Experience digitalization in a comprehensible way, ask questions, and discover new paths for more independence. #Bochum #Seniors
Chess for Everyone
Free chess in Bochum: Every Wednesday, focused play, learning, and chess spinning at Humanitas. 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, open to all. #Bochum #Chess
Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh at Theater Traumbaum
Calm, focus, and flowing movement at Theater Traumbaum Bochum: Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh on 07.10.2026 at 17:00. #Bochum
Der Liebling
Bochum bekommt einen starken Theaterabend: Der Liebling in den Kammerspielen verbindet Gegenwart, Spannung und kluge Dialoge. 07.10.2026, 19:30 Uhr. #Bochum #Theater
LACHSACK - The Comedymix Show! in Bochum
Bochum laughs again: LACHSACK brings four comedians, cult spirit, and variety atmosphere to one stage. 10/07/2026, 20:00. Experience it now! #Comedy
Path of Coal
Grief is the Thing with Feathers
Visit 'Grief is the Thing with Feathers' in Bochum and experience an intense play that explores the facets of grief.